Category Archives: Dusty

The #Nats Starting Rotation with Bronson Arroyo in the Mix and the Mike Maddux Effect

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Flashback to the GM Meetings in November in Boca Raton, Florida and Mike Rizzo was asked about the starting rotation for the 2016 season and Riz said, “I’m happy sliding Tanner and Joe in the rotation. With that said, you can … Continue reading →

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Lucas Giolito is like “Belvedere Vodka—Top Shelf” says former GM Steve Phillips

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Former Mets GM Steve Phillips was in Viera Florida yesterday on assignment for MLB Network Radio Sirius/XM for his show ‘The Leadoff Spot’ which airs weekdays from 7am-10am EST . While he was there, Phillips was able to watch part of … Continue reading →

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ESPN Baseball Tonight visits Viera and quotes aplenty! #Nats

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Bryce Harper played catch while being interviewed  by Karl Ravech, who along with John Kruk and the ESPN Baseball Tonight staff, descended on Viera with their video crew. They picked a few Nats to talk to for some great quotes. … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: The future of the #Nats in Viera

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Here is a fantastic group of photos from Gerry Gleckel which gives you a look at several Nats up close. Under the watchful eye of Nick Johnson, the Nats 1st baseman rotated in a group of Ryan Zimmerman, Tyler Moore, … Continue reading →

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Hope Springs Eternal….It’s a new year, new hopes and dreams. #Nats

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Hope Springs Eternal is something I’ve written about in Spring Training for years.  Hope Springs Eternal was originally a poem of a different meaning, and it’s been a title of books. To me, the eternal meaning of the years as … Continue reading →

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The #Nats enter Spring Training with the MVP, ROY, & CY & MOY

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Tomorrow is the start of Spring Training, and when these 2016 Nats are fully assembled, they boast a group of major award winners.  Bryce Harper is the reigning NL MVP and was the 2012 Rookie of the Year, Max Scherzer … Continue reading →

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‘Thin Ice’ gives way to hope and new beginnings at the start of Spring Training #Nats

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Andrew Lang

The article on ‘thin ice’ issues remains in the same status as the Nats enter Spring Training which officially starts in 3 days ending the Hot Stove season, and we move into the phase of hope and new beginnings for … Continue reading →

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Lucas Giolito strategies, projections for 2016, and scouting reports

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There are a few certainties we know with Lucas Giolito, and we feel comfortable saying that the 6’6″ righty will be on an innings limit in 2016 and that he will dominate the Minors.  Giolito enters the 2016 season as … Continue reading →

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The Dusty Effect: Projecting Dusty Baker’s 2016 Win Totals #Nats

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We are now exactly one week from the official start of Spring Training for the Washington Nationals. Dusty Baker has had a managerial career of taking over teams and improving them over his predecessor’s win totals. The Nats will make … Continue reading →

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The premiere on MLB Network of “Dusty: A Baseball Journey”

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Tonight you will get to see “Dusty: A Baseball Journey” which premieres on MLB Network at 9:00 p.m. and tells some key points of the life of Johnnie B. Baker Jr. known affectionately to his friends as “Dusty”.

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